Chapter 33

"Analysis of high-energy reactive object completed. Basic function: bidirectional fixed-point spatial gate. Ancillary function: fixed-point image and sound acquisition. Level assessment: Level 4 civilization product. Name assigned: provisionally 'Defective Spatial Mirror.' Recommendation: can be used."

When He Ping heard this prompt from the portable armory system, he was already on his way to the Lances family treasure vault. The system's judgment made him pause, a bit at a loss, but after checking the explanation, he finally understood the use of this broken mirror.

First, the bidirectional fixed-point spatial gate. By using this broken mirror, one can leave a mark at a location. No matter where the user takes the mirror, they can open a bidirectional spatial gate connecting the current position to the marked location by using the mirror again. They can travel back and forth freely, and the spatial gate disappears when the mirror is put away. Since the mirror is currently broken, only one mark can be left.

The ancillary function of fixed-point image and sound acquisition is actually an extended function of the spatial gate. Before opening the spatial gate, the situation around the marked location is uncertain, so this function can be used to view what is happening at the marked location through the mirror. When the conditions and environment are suitable for opening the spatial gate, the main function can be used to open it.

"Wow, it's even a surveillance device. This thing is really useful. Surveillance plus teleportation, it makes coming and going much more convenient. I won't have to run around so much in the future. It's just a bit annoying that only one mark can be left. I wonder if finding other fragments will increase its effects." He Ping was quite satisfied with the functions of the broken mirror. Although his spatial skill might have similar abilities when upgraded to a higher level, for now, this broken mirror was his best equipment.

Rushing along, He Ping finally arrived at the capital of the Lances province, which was also the Lances family's stronghold—Lances City—before nightfall. Lances City centered around a castle, and the outer areas were similar to what He Ping had imagined, with farmlands and villages. As he moved closer to the castle, the villages gradually turned into towns and then into a city. These areas were where the commoners lived, while the nobles resided in the inner city, separated by a wall.

Infiltrating the inner city was not difficult for He Ping. Although the two countries were still at war, this place was peaceful, and no one thought an enemy would come here. Moreover, he had Brain as a living map. Brain was the most enthusiastic about He Ping's plan to raid the Lances family's treasure vault. Over the years, although the Wolf branch had been prominent, they had always been suppressed by the Trevor branch and other elders, and their power had grown very slowly. Brain, though he didn't care about the position of lord, deeply hated the other factions within the family.

With Brain as an insider, He Ping smoothly arrived at the Lances family's treasure vault. Like the Wolf's treasure vault, there were many guards outside, but the vault itself was empty. He Ping felt at home here and even released Brain from the prison cell.

Brain's spirit was not good; his eyes were sunken, and his hair was disheveled. It was no wonder, as Brain had not eaten or drunk anything since he was captured. Not fainting was a testament to his strong will. When he was first released, Brain was a bit dazed, but when he realized where he was, his spirit immediately became very excited, and his eyes shone with a mad light. If his vital signs had not been stable, He Ping would have thought it was a last burst of energy before death.

"You, you really did it! This is the Lances family's treasure vault!"

"Shh! Keep it down, there are guards outside. If they come in, I'll leave you here!"

Brain nodded excitedly and said, "Got it, got it! Take whatever you want, hahaha! Lances family, Trevor! You deserve this. I've always said you would regret it. Without the treasures here, I don't see how you can handle the war. Once Zhao Zheng learns of this, he won't let this opportunity pass!"

"Cal down, here, take this!" He Ping threw a compressed biscuit and a bottle of water to Brain, indicating that it was food. Brain, who had not eaten for days, immediately turned green-eyed at the sight of food. Without a word, he devoured the food in a few bites and then looked at He Ping, clearly still hungry and wanting more. But before he could speak, he felt his stomach was no longer hungry.

Brain was a smart man. He immediately realized that the food he had just eaten was extraordinary. A piece no bigger than a palm, but it felt like he had eaten a full meal. This discovery shocked him. He immediately thought that if such food were issued to the army, a unit could carry some and conduct long-range raids or guerrilla warfare deep behind enemy lines without worrying about rations, greatly increasing efficiency!

"What is this? And what about my father..."

"Hehe, noticed? Don't worry, he won't starve. You're not dead yet." He Ping was indifferent and said, "Do you think I could sell this to Zhao Zheng for a high price? If this were issued to Zhao Zheng's elite forces, could they achieve some incredible feats that ordinary people can't imagine? For example, taking advantage of the tight front-line situation, they could directly enter the core area of the Lances province and destroy the granaries."

Brain fell silent. He Ping was absolutely right. The biggest problem for troops sent behind enemy lines was logistics. If they carried too much food, their movements would be slow; if they carried too little, the time would be too short. In the past, both sides had similar experiences, sending troops deep behind enemy lines, but the results were either no achievements and forced return or the noise of foraging being too loud and being discovered and annihilated.

"Alright, stop thinking. No matter how much you think, you can't go back. If you have time, take a look at this." Saying this, He Ping handed the broken mirror to Brain and went to loot the Lances family's treasure vault. This vault was different from the Wolf's, as it was not entirely for war preparations. In addition to the usual gold and jewels, there were also many artworks. He Ping took everything, regardless of type!

"Isn't this the thing I found while hunting? It looked like a mirror, reflecting faces, and I wanted to keep it for myself. But my father later found it to be very hard and thought it might be a treasure, so he kept it." Brain paused and continued, "If I remember correctly, the last time I came in here, I saw Charlemagne putting something similar in here."

[PS: Third update today! See you all tomorrow!]

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